ARCHIVES' Chronicle // Sergei Lunchevici’s virtuosity brought back to public eye: rare 1966 recording published by National Archives Agency of Moldova
The State Information Agency MOLDPRES today pays tribute to the legendary violinist and conductor, Sergei Lunchevici, on the 92nd anniversary of his birth. On this occasion, a collector’s video recording that captures the artist’s genius has been brought out from the national film treasury.
The video document, provided by the National Archives Agency (ANA), dates back to 1966 and was filmed in Riga, during the Festival of Moldovan Culture in the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic. In the footage, Sergei Lunchevici appears alongside the emblematic folk music orchestra “Fluieraș”, performing with remarkable sensitivity the Ballad for Violin and Orchestra by Ciprian Porumbescu.
Born in Chisinau on April 29, 1934, Sergei Lunchevici remains in the history of Moldova’s culture as a pillar of both folk and academic music. For decades, he led the “Fluieraș” orchestra, turning it into a true cultural ambassador of Moldova on the great stages of the world.
The performance of Porumbescu’s ballad, captured on this film, proves the artist’s versatility, as he managed to combine the technical rigor of classical violin with the profound emotion characteristic of the Romanian spirit.
Sergei Lunchevici passed away on August 15, 1995, leaving behind an invaluable artistic legacy and a school of performance that continues to inspire young musicians. Today, the National Philharmonic from Chisinau proudly bears his name, keeping alive the memory of the one who was called the “last lăutar” (last fiddler) of the 20th century.
Facebook
Instagram
X/Twitter
Telegram
Over 20 media projects to get funding from media subsidy fund
BTA: Bulgarian Literature Has Become Increasingly Visible on International Stage - Deputy Culture Minister Stoyanov
PHOTO GALLERY // Premiere at Mihai Eminescu National Theater: “Intrigue and Love,” directed by Alexandru Cozub
Exhibition, Queen Marie and Chisinau, opened at National Museum of History of Moldova
PHOTO // Famine in Moldova of 1946–1947 years brought to Europe’s attention through exhibition in Brussels
U.S. Embassy in Moldova provides grants from 25,000 to 250,000 dollars through Freedom 250 programme
Anniversary exhibition inaugurated at National Art Museum of Moldova
Moldovan government invests 25 million lei in tourism infrastructure in Valeni village
PHOTO // Mărțișor included in Lithuania’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
PHOTO // Painting exhibition inaugurated at Moldova's parliament
PHOTO GALLERY // Wolves of Calancea, Osoianu sisters gave concert in Chisinau
PHOTO GALLERY // Homage paid to writers through voice of public, at National Library of Moldova
PHOTO GALLERY // Opening of Martisor 2026 International Music festival
Eugen Doga Chisinau Airport in waltz harmonies: tribute to great composer
Applications for accreditation of observers for new local elections and local referendums can be submitted until 10 May
DOC // Single intermediary between producer and consumer
VIDEO // Minister of Culture invites public to visit Moldova pavilion at Venice Biennale: Come support our artists and Republic of Moldova
DOC // Procedure for authorizing medicines to be streamlined: faster access to treatments for patients
DOC // Unified taxes and excise duties on both banks of Dniester
DOC // President appoints 16 judges to several courts across country
Prime Minister pays working visit to Bălți
National Bank of Moldova 
Prime Minister pays working visit to Bălți
Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration attended meeting of EU's Political and Security Committee
Moldovan president meets North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall in Chisinau
All children with disabilities to receive annual allowance of 3,000 lei on 1 June
Combating high-level corruption and financial fraud to be carried out more rapidly and efficiently
Discover Moldova with #MOLDPRES // “Grotto of Wishes” at Tipova, labyrinth hidden in rock on Dniester Riverbank
Moldovan president meets North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall in Chisinau
ARMENPRESS: Latvia welcomes Armenia’s EU path
Moldova hosts global folklore event for the first time
First electrified railway segment of Moldova, part of connection with EU; Deputy PM says segment strategic step towards modern, cheaper, more efficient transport
Moldovan labour minister announces set of measures to prevent minors from leaving home
VIDEO // Moldova Presents exhibition to be staged in Brasov on June 27–28
Moldovan defense minister says Moldova directly threatened as long as Russia continues war in Ukraine
Moldova to conclude air services agreement with Bosnia & Herzegovina
Energy Minister at SolarPower Europe Summit: Solar and storage systems are now instruments of sovereignty, resilience and secure access to energy
Deputy Prime Minister about sugar market situation: We will hold discussions with all stakeholders
Travel alert for Belgium: air traffic to be disrupted due to national strike
Local Public Administration Reform: 435 decisions to launch amalgamation process approved
Government approves new regulation for Environmental Inspectorate
Prosecutors appealed court ruling in case of Vladimir Plahotniuc
All children with disabilities to receive annual allowance of 3,000 lei on 1 June
Receive the latest news directly to your email
Receive the latest news directly to your email